Oman will take on Papua New Guinea in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground on 17 October while the Super 12 stage commences with a fixture between Australia and South Africa at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Afghanistan completed a 3-0 Series win over Zimbabwe today, winning the 3rd T20I between the two countries by 47 runs
If Afghanistan win this match, skipper Asghar Afghan will overtake MS Dhoni to become the captain with the most T20I victories.
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 224 runs late on the 5th day of this historic Test in Chittagong today
Afghanistan are edging towards an historic Test win against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
Bangladesh added just 9 runs to their overnight score and were bowled out for 205 in their 1st innings
Rashid Khan bowled Afghanistan into a match winning position on day two of the only Test between Bangladesh and Afghanistan
Afghanistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a 45 run win over Zimbabwe today.
Zimbabwe were able to compete in the series opener but not do much else against a strong Afghanistan T20I side, which looks set to seal the series
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in the 1st T20I, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, today.
Afghanistan are unlikely to have Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Gulbadin Naib available among others due to visa issues
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets on the final day of the 2nd Test to level the series 1-1
Zimbabwe survived and innings defeat and lead Afghanistan by 8 runs at the close of play on day 4 of the 2nd Test today
Zimbabwe were in deep trouble, at the close of lay on day 3 of the 2nd Test against Afghanistan, trailing by 234 runs
Hashmatullah Shahidi completed a brilliant unbeaten double century, moments before Afghanistan declared at 545/4d
Top batting from the top order put Afghanistan in the driving seat in the 2nd Test against Zimbabwe today
Zimbabwe crushed Afghanistan by 10 wickets in the 1st Test in under 2 days at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
In what turned out to be a fascinating day’s play, Zimbabwe were 2 runs ahead with 5 wickets in hand at the close, in their 1st innings
FreeSports, owned and operated by Premier Sports has signed a landmark deal with RDA to broadcast all tests, ODI’s and T20 fixtures involving Afghanistan and Zimbabwe live on a free to air channel for everyone over the next three years.
The Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe series will comprise 2 Tests and 3 T20Is and will run from March 2nd to March 20th, in the UAE.
The MCC World Cricket committee (WCC) met recently via Conference Call.
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A sublime all-round performance from Rashid Khan trumped a second consecutive Paul Stirling hundred as Afghanistan sealed a 3-0 series win over Ireland in Abu Dhabi.
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Paul Stirling hit an excellent hundred to push Ireland past 250 in the second ODI against Afghanistan, but an unbeaten ton from Rahmat Shah saw the hosts to a series-sealing victory.
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Career-best ODI performances from Andy McBrine and Lorcan Tucker weren’t enough for Ireland to overcome a strong Afghanistan side in the series opener at Abu Dhabi.
After the 4-match series between UAE and Ireland had to be reduced to 2 ODIs due to COVID-19 issues, the 3 ODIs between Ireland and Afghanistan are set to go ahead as planned.
Cricket Ireland has today agreed with a request from the Afghanistan Cricket Board to move the fixture dates for the upcoming World Cup Super League series in the UAE.
With the approach of the first competitive international of 2021, Ireland Men’s wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker spoke about the last 12 months, feeling more comfortable at international level
All of Ireland Men’s players and support staff have successfully completed their initial quarantine and testing protocols after their arrival in Abu Dhabi last Sunday, and have held their first outdoor training session
Middlesex Cricket is today delighted to announce that following a successful period with the club in 2019, young Afghanistan international spinner, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, will be returning to Lord’s for the entire 2021 Vitality Blast campaign.
Cricket Australia has confirmed the postponement of the Australian men’s Test match against Afghanistan and three One-Day Internationals against New Zealand until the 2021-22 season.
Kabul Eagles held their nerves to win this year's edition of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League, with a narrow nine-run win over Mis-e-Ainak Knights at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Band-e-Amir Dragons got a second chance to enter the final of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League with a 76 run win over Bost Defenders in the eliminator clash at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Kabul Eagles stormed into the final of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League by beating Mis-e-Ainak Knights by four wickets at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Bost Defenders' openers Imran Janat and Karim Janat shared a brilliant unbroken opening stand to star in their side's 10-wicket win over Amo Sharks in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Kabul Eagles went top of the points table in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League with a six wicket win over Speen Ghar Tigers at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Sunday morning.
Mis-e-Ainak Knights registered a comprehensive 131 run win over Amo Sharks in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Saturday evening.
Kabul Eagles registered a narrow two wicket win over Band-e-Amir Dragons in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Bost Defenders captain Gulbadin Naib staged a fantastic recovery act for his side as they registered a fine come from behind four wicket win over Mis-e-Ainak Knights at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Band-e-Amir Dragons posted an impressive seven wicket win over Speen Ghar Tigers in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz led from the front as Kabul Eagles registered a comprehensive 61 run win over Amo Sharks in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Teenaged opener Tamim Surkhorodi starred in Speen Ghar Tigers' narrow five run win over Bost Defenders in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.
Mis-e-Ainak Knights registered a comprehensive 58 run win over Speen Ghar Tigers in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Led by opener Usman Ghani's brilliant 57 Band-e-Amir Dragons beat Amo Sharks by seven wickets in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League on Wednesday at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.
Sharafuddin Ashraf's excellent left-arm spin helped script a terrific nine wicket win for Band-e-Amir Dragons over Bost Defenders in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Opener Noor Ali Zadran starred in Kabul Eagles' four-wicket win over Mis-e-Ainak Knights in the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Bost Defenders registered an impressive 57-run win over Kabul Defenders in the third match of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Speen Ghar Tigers registered a comprehensive 49-run win over Amo Sharks thanks to their captain Karim Sadiq's excellent spell in the second match of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League.
Mis Ainak Knights started off their campaign in the Shpageeza Cricket League at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium with a thrilling one-run win over Band-e-Amir Dragons field on the opening day of the tournament.
The 8th edition of the Shpageeza T20 Cricket League kick-starts in Kabul from September 6.
The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) extends its thanks to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) for ensuring that the Afghan players who are taking part in this year’s tournament ....
Khost Province won the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 beating Nangarhar Province in the final by five wickets.
Maidan Wardak Province registered a well-earned 22 run win over Faryab Province
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Tariq Stanikzai's all-round performance helped Nangarhar Province beat Kandahar Province by 53 runs
Kabul Province's Farmanullah starred with an all-round performance in a three wicket win over Khost Province
Helmand Province captain Dastagir Khan starred in a comprehensive win for his side over Balkh Province.
Fast bowler Mohammad Saleem's terrific spell aided Faryab Province's narrow six run win over Nangarhar Province in a Group B clash in the Afghansitan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 on Sunday afternoon.
Opener Mirwais Zazai led from the front as he helped script a six wicket win for Maidan Wardak Province over Kandahar Province
Ziaur Rahman's devastating spell led the way in Khost Province beating Balkh Province by six wickets in the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020.
Helmand Province prevailed over Kabul Province in a Group A match in the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 thanks to Rahimullah Sahak's all-round effort.
Zahid Zakhail's brilliant all-round effort helped Faryab Province start their campaign in the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 with a hard fought 20 run win over Kandahar Province.
Nangarhar Province started their campaign in Group B of the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup 2020 in fine style with a massive 84 run win over Maidan Wardak Province.
Kabul Province started its campaign in the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup with a five wicket win over Balkh Province
Bakhtar Atal's fine spell helped Khost Province beat Helmand Province by nine wickets in the opening match of the Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup Grade One Tournament 2020
Get ready to witness some live cricket action from Afghanistan as 8 teams are set to take on each other in 15 matches over 10 days, starting August 13.
In MS Dhoni's last ODI as captain, he oversaw the fifth tied match under his leadership.
Shapoor Zadran starts his run-up quite close to the boundary, just like his bowling idol.
In the 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the batting effort from the Tigers was steady. Their 262-run total set the match up well, given the team's potent bowling attack.
Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first after winning the toss in the 21st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and his bowlers didn't disappoint
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June 15, 2018 - If one just keeps harping on about how momentous an occasion this was for Afghanistan and how much it meant to the players and the nation, the significance of the match may still not hit home.
The 2nd T20I of the Afghanistan series against Ireland in 2019 had yielded 472 runs and only 9 wickets
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
22 National players started their camp in four separate phases a day that each phase consist 5 - 6 players only.
Afghan National players will take part in a month-long training camp Organized by Afghanistan Cricket Board in Kabul Cricket Stadium from today.
Afghanistan opener Hazratullah Zazai, best known for hitting 6 sixes in an over in the inaugural season of the Afghanistan Premier League.....
Cricket Australia is confident of hosting a safe and successful summer after announcing its 2020-21 men’s and women’s international schedule.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has published guidelines for the safe resumption of cricket to assist its Members in restarting cricket activity in their countries as government restrictions owing to COVID-19 start to relax.
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There have been encouraging signs of international cricket's return from each of England, West Indies, Pakistan, India, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Even an IPL in September-November is very much a possibility.
The ICC Cricket Committee today recommended changes to ICC regulations to mitigate the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus, and protect the safety of players and match officials....
In a dead rubber, all West Indian batsmen except Chris Gayle succeeded. Each of Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder got starts but none of them could go on to make a big one.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will host a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting via conference call on Thursday 23 April.
After electing to bowl first at Hampshire, India were surprised to find a surface that was quite slow and runs were way harder to come by than they would have expected. The in-form Rohit Sharma was cleaned up Mujeeb early on and upping the ante was a struggle for India from there on.
When the opposition captain smokes 148 off just 71 balls at a strike rate of over 200, takes down your best bowler and when you come out to bat, you are greeted with Mark Wood and Jofra Archer consistently breaching the 90 mph mark, as Afghanistan, there isn't much you can do.
We know we are in uncertain times right now around the world and that we have all spent the last few days trying to understand this new world - whilst at the same time dealing with day to day work tasks and family commitments at home.
A Trans-Tasman face-off at Wellington’s iconic Basin Reserve is one of the highlights of a 31-match schedule announced at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021
Ireland Men’s cricket team broken a 7-year hoodoo in a dramatic last ball Super Over victory against Afghanistan at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida today.
Ireland Men’s cricket team has failed to capitalise on a promising start, going down by 21 runs to Afghanistan
In fact, that’s an understatement - the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 Final will be seen as the day which marked the dawn of a new era for women’s sport worldwide.
The International Cricket Council today launched 100% Cricket, a 12-month campaign dedicated to the promotion of women’s cricket
All you need to know about the Afghanistan v Ireland, 2020 series to be played in India comprising three T20I games to be played on March 6, 8 and 10.
32-year-old Zadran would know that he has to make a mark in the three T20Is against Ireland on the 6th, 8th and the 10th of March at the Greater Noida Ground in India to extend his international career.
Cricket Ireland today announced the 14-player squad that will travel to India to play a three-match men’s T20 International series against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan ended their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign on a high as victory over the hosts saw them finish seventh in South Africa.
South Africa under-19s will conclude their 2020 ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup journey when they take on Afghanistan in the Super League seventh-place play-off match
Mohammad Huraira was the stand-out man for the side in green, with a swashbuckling half-century setting his country well on the way after they limited their opponents to just 189, a final-four clash against India their reward.
A half-century from Mohammad Huraira on debut secured Pakistan U19 a six-wicket win against Afghanistan U19
There’s nowhere better to learn your trade as a young player than knock-out cricket and that’s what awaits emerging stars at the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
Clinical India keep marching on while rain washes out two matches.
Afghanistan and Pakistan will both compete in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League after maintaining their perfect group-stage records in South Africa.
Shafiqullah Ghafari claimed career-best figures of six for 15 for Afghanistan under-19s as they sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the opening match of the ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup in Kimberley on Friday.
South Africa and Afghanistan warmed up for the opening game of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with victories in their final preparation games before the curtain-raiser.
Group A rivals India and Sri Lanka claimed contrasting wins on the opening day of warm-up action ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 in South Africa.
All you need to know about the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020, comprising 16 teams who will compete in a total of 48 ODIs, starting in South Africa on January 17.
South Africa will be hoping to get their second hosting of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup off to the perfect start when they face Afghanistan in the opening match of the tournament.
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Australian batsman among those making strides in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Players' Rankings announced today.
West Indies captain Jason Holder spoke to members of the media after his team beat Afghanistan by nine wickets on the third day of the one-off Test match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The West Indies wrapped up their Test win against Afghanistan by 9 wickets today after bowling them out for just 120 in their second innings.
West Indies middle-order batsman Shamarh Brooks spoke to CWI Media after the second day of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The West Indies trailed Afghanistan by 119 runs with 8 wickets remaining, at the close of play, on the first day of their Test match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, having bowled out Afghanistan for 187 earlier in the day.
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West Indies are preparing for the Test match against Afghanistan to be played at the same venue from November 27 to December 1.
The three-day tour match between the West Indies and the Afghanistan Cricket Board XI ended in a draw today.
With two ICC T20 World Cups coming to Australia in 2020, the event has appointed two major national organisations as local charity partners.
A fantastic innings from 17-year-old Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring 79 from 52 balls lead Afghanistan to 29 run win over the West Indies, as Afghanistan take T20I series 2-1
Afghanistan hit back to beat the West Indies by 41 runs in 2nd T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow and level the series 1-1
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today named Keemo Paul as the replacement for Fabian Allen in the T20 International Series against Afghanistan.
Powerful innings from Evin Lewis 68 and Kieron Pollard 32* steered the West Indies to victory over Afghanistan in the 1st T20I in Lucknow.
Shai Hope's hundred helped West Indies complete a 3-0 whitewash as they beat Afghanistan by five wickets in the final ODI in Lucknow. The last time they whitewashed a team was against Bangladesh in 2014...
A top all-round performance by the West Indies saw them home to a convincing 47 run win over Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI at Lucknow earlier today.
A match-winning partnership between Roston Chase and Shai Hope helped West Indies beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in the first match of Azizi Bank ODI Cup at ABV Stadium, Lucknow.
All you need to know about the Afghanistan v West Indies in India series comprising 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is and a one-off Test.
The Afghanistan cricket team, being the most inspirational cricketing story of this century, attracts attention whenever they are set to play.
ACB selection committee announced the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming matches against West Indies at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, India.
Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights overcame a tense Final over to emerge as the Champions of Shpageeza Cricket League 2019 beating Defending Champions Band-e Amir Dragons by 4 wickets in the tournament’s Final at a packed Kabul Cricket Stadium.
Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons held their nerve and made their way to the Final after a thrilling run feast as Kabul Eagles fell short by 3 runs in the second Qualifier of Shpageeza Cricket League.
West Indies gave their fans a lot of hope with a cracking start to the 2019 ODI World Cup, as their bowlers, Andre Russell and Oshane Thomas...
A record knock by all-rounder Karim Janat helped Kabul Eagles beat Speenghar Tigers in the Eliminator of Shpageeza Cricket League to qualify for the second qualifier match against Band-e Amir Dragons tomorrow.
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